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Overview
Overview
The DRV600EVM evaluation module demonstrates the capabilities and performance of the
from Texas Instruments.
The DRV600 is a stereo line driver designed to allow the removal of the dc-blocking capacitors typically
found in an audio application, reducing overall component count and cost. The DRV600 is ideal for
single-supply electronics where size and cost are critical design parameters.
The DRV600 is capable of driving 2V
RMS
into a 600
Ω
load with a 3.3V supply. The DRV600 has a fixed
gain of –1.5V/V and line outputs that have
±
8kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. The DRV600
also has independent shutdown controls for the left and right audio channels.
This EVM is configured with two RCA phone input connectors and two RCA phone output connectors. The
power supply is connected via a 2-pin, 2.54mm pin header.
summarizes the key parameters of the
device.
Table 1. DRV600 Features
KEY PARAMETERS
Supply Voltage
1.8V to 4.5V
Number of Channels
2
Load Impedance
Min 600
Ω
Output Voltage
2V
RMS
/ 600
Ω
< 0.1% THD
DYR
> 108dB
This EVM is designed for evaluating applications such as A/V receivers, DVD receivers, DVD
mini-component systems, home theater in a box (HTIB) designs, or set-top boxes. The module is
designed to quickly demonstrate the electrical performance of the device.
This document covers EVM specifications and audio performance measurement graphs. It provides
design documentation including schematics, a parts list, layout, and mechanical design.
Figure 1. DRV600EVM
Gerber files are available for download through the
on the
.
The EVM is delivered with cables and an input-USB board to connect to an input source. The evaluation
board can be controlled by a PC.
Throughout this document, the acronym EVM and the phrases evaluation module and evaluation board
are synonymous with the DRV600EVM.
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DRV600EVM User's Guide
SLOU205 – July 2007